Don’t go hungry or broke during your summer staycation!

Use your “Friend of The Penguin” card to save coin all summer long at participating local restaurants. The card is reusable, so leave room in your wallet for it and all the cash you’ll save.

The following eateries will hook you up whenever you flash the FOTP card:

Abol Ethiopian Cuisine 8626 Colesville Rd | (301) 650-0061

“Silver Spring’s answer for authentic Ethiopian cooking coupled with a warm, friendly environment and excellent service.” — Abol Ethiopian Cuisine

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all items. Offer does not apply to taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Card must be presented before ordering.
Addis Ababa Restaurant 8233 Fenton St | (301) 589-1400

“Addis Ababa Restaurant is known for its friendly atmosphere, courteous service, and deep respect for the Ethiopian culinary tradition.” — Addis Ababa Restaurant

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all entrees when you dine in-restaurant Monday through Thursday. Offer does not apply to buffet service, private parties, taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. Card must be presented before ordering.
Eggspectation 923 Ellsworth Dr | (301) 585-1700

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“Our menu features 160 items, including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, chicken, fish, steaks, pasta, and a large assortment of high-end egg and crepe dishes, which are available all day long.” — Eggspectation

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all items except alcoholic beverages. Offer does not apply to taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. Card must be presented before ordering.
Ghar-E-Kabab Indian Cuisine 944 Wayne Ave | (301) 587-4427

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“Ghar-E-Khabab restaurant serves simple, fresh, organic, flavorfully spiced foods that a mother would cook if she came from New Delhi or Katmandu.” — Ghar-E-Kabab

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all entrees when you dine in-restaurant Sunday through Thursday. Offer does not apply to buffet service, private parties, taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. Only one discount per table. Card must be presented before ordering.
Mayorga Coffee Factory 8040 Georgia Ave | (301) 562-9090

“Explore the world’s premiere coffee-producing countries, and discover both the coffees you love and the coffees you never knew you’d love so much.” — Mayorga Coffee Factory

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all items. Offer does not apply to private parties, taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. Card must be presented before ordering.
Nicaro Restaurant 8229 Georgia Ave | (301) 588-2867

“Independently owned and operated, Nicaro aims to bring inspired cuisine to our neighborhood in a stylish and comfortable atmosphere.” — Nicaro Restaurant

Enjoy a 10-percent discount on all items except alcoholic beverages. Offer does not apply to private parties, taxes, gratuities, cover charges, or coat check/valet services. Discount cannot be combined with any other special offer. Card must be presented before ordering.

There are more to come, so check back often. These offers expire Monday, Sep 1, 2008 (that’s Labor Day).

Where to score the “Friend of The Penguin” card

Get yourself hooked up at the following locations:

  • Cole Spring Plaza apartments (1001 Spring St) — Grab a card off the cork board inside the first-floor mailroom.
  • Falkland Chase apartments (8301 16th St) — A card holder sits on the leasing office’s coffee table, next to the giant bowl of candy.
  • Georgian Towers apartments (8750 Georgia Ave) — Hit the security desk at the Georgia Avenue entrance for your card, or raid the leasing office’s stack.
  • Mayorga Coffee Factory (8040 Georgia Ave) — A card holder is posted on the bulletin board.
  • Pacers Running Shop (8535 Fenton St) — A card holder sits on a short shelf near the entrance to the fitting rooms.
  • Pyramid Atlantic Art Center (8230 Georgia Ave) — No card holder, but a small stack of cards are set by the receptionist’s desk in the second-floor gallery.
  • Raphael’s Barber Shop (8722 Georgia Ave) — Find the card holder on the center coffee table. While you’re there, score the best damned haircut in downtown Silver Spring.
  • Summit Hills apartments (8484 16th St) — Check out the corner cork board inside the first-floor computer lounge.
  • Twin Towers apartments (1110 Fidler Ln) — Card holders kick it on side tables outside each of the two mail rooms.

More locations to come, so stay tuned.

Updated Jul 6, 2008.